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  1. 35 Common Objections to the Bahá'í Faith, by Bridging Beliefs. (2018-05-03) Responses to common critiques of, doubts about, and objections to the Bahá'í Faith and against religion in general.
  2. Abdu'l-Bahá: The Mystery of God, by Darius Shahrokh. (1992) Overview of the life of Abdu'l-Bahá.
  3. Ahmad, The Flame of Fire, by Darius Shahrokh. (1992) History of the recipient of the Tablet of Ahmad, extracted from an article by Hand of the Case Jinab-i-Abu'l-Qasim-i-Faizi in Bahá'í News, 1967.
  4. Art and Architecture: A Bahá'í Perspective, by Fariborz Sahba (published as Fariburz Sahba). (1997) This essay explores the spiritual significance of the relationship between traditional and new forms of artistic expression from the author’s experience as an architect.
  5. Báb's Business Etiquette, The, by Bahá'í Inspiration. (2020-08-31) Anecdote about how the Bab changed unseemly business practices while he was a merchant in Bushihr, as quoted by Mirza Habibu'llah Afnan.
  6. Baha'i: A Look into the World's Newest Religion, and Why Followers Find it Appealing, by Anthony Hill. (2022-03-18) TV news report summarizing Baha'i history and practice, and breaking the fast with some Baha'is in Florida.
  7. Baha'i: The Religion of the Future, by Alan's Theory. (2021-08-25) Very short introduction to the Bahá'í Faith from a presenter who interviewed a Bahá'í couple.
  8. Bahá'í Architect (82) Receives Honorary Degree: Transcript and video, by Various. (2024-05-31) Graduation ceremony at the University of British Columbia honoring Dr. Hossein Amanat, architect of the Seat of the Universal House of Justice, who shares his insightful perspective.
  9. Baha'i Faith (Part One), The: Origins and the Bab, by Filip Holm (published as Let's Talk Religion). (2020-07-23) Part one of an academically-minded yet accessible video essay on the Babi and Baha'i Faiths as a work of public scholarship by a religious studies scholar who is part of the popular 'Religious Studies YouTube' community.
  10. Baha'i Faith (Part Two), The: Baha'u'llah and His Teachings, by Filip Holm (published as Let's Talk Religion). (2020-07-30) Part two of an academically-minded yet accessible video essay on the Babi and Baha'i Faiths as a work of public scholarship by a religious studies scholar who is part of the popular 'Religious Studies YouTube' community.
  11. Bahá'í Holy Days, by Darius Shahrokh. (1992) Selection of Writings about or related to the Holy Days, and overview of the meanings and rituals for specific festivals.
  12. Baha'is Mark Centenary of Visit to America by Religious Leader, by Jerome Socolovsky. (2012-05-22) Short TV report on the Bahá'í Faith, Abdu'l-Baha's visit, and Persian believers.
  13. Bahai: A Documentary on Lotus Temple, by QED Communications. (2012-05-04)
  14. Basics of the Bahá'í Faith, by Darius Shahrokh, Grace Shahrokh. (1994) Comprehensive summary of Bahai history and teachings, distributed by Images International as a 35-page booklet. Transcript available in both English and Persian.
  15. Covenant, The, by Darius Shahrokh. (1995-09) Overview of two covenants: one with all Prophets regarding the next Manifestation, specifically the Covenant of the Bab; and Bahá'u'lláh's Covenant protecting the divine word from human interference and safeguarding the unity of Bahá'ís and all humankind.
  16. Early Believers in the West, Some, by Grace Shahrokh. (1992) Stories of Thornton Chase, John David Bosch, Lua Moore Getsinger, May Ellis Bolles Maxwell, William Sutherland Maxwell, Thomas Breakwell, John Ebenezer Esslemont, George Townshend, and Horace Hotchkiss Holley.
  17. Fadl-i-Qa'ini: The Tamed Phoenix, by Darius Shahrokh. (1992) History of an early Bahá'í, teacher of Mirza Abu'l-Fadl Gulpaygani, and in whose honor the Lawh-i-Hikmat was revealed.
  18. Fadl-i-Shirazi: Guided By Dreams, by Darius Shahrokh. (1992) Life story of an early believer; content derived from the Persian book Masabih-i-Hidayat by Aziz'u'llah Sulaymani.
  19. Faith and Works: Maoris and the Bahá'í Faith, by Various. (1995-05) The transcript of an interview with two New Zealand Bahá'ís, Huti Toataua and Hedi Moani, aired by the New Zealand National Radio show "Faith and Works" (May, 1995) on "the growing relationship between the Maori community and the Bahá'í Faith."
  20. Glimpse of Glory, A: Stories of the Life of Baha'u'llah, by Darius Shahrokh. (1992) Anecdotes about some early followers of Bahá'u'lláh, and the circumstances of his own life.
  21. Harmony of Science and Religion, The: A Baha'i Perspective, by Cameron Sabet. (2018-05-21) TED talk by a Maryland high school student on the Baha'i concept of unity, knowledge, cultural historical perspectives, modern secular society, and the education of children.
  22. History of Baha'u'llah and the Uniqueness of the Bahá'í Faith, by Darius Shahrokh. (1994) Overview of the life and writings of Bahá'u'lláh, with an epilogue on how the Bahá'í Faith differs from previous religions.
  23. History of the Báb, by Darius Shahrokh. (1994) Biography of the Bab, distributed by Images International as a 34-page booklet.
  24. In the Days of the Guardian, by Leroy Ioas. (1958-10-31) Includes the well-known comments by Shoghi Effendi about his reactions to being appointed Guardian.
  25. Jewel in the Lotus: The Extraordinary Story of the Baha'i House of Worship in New Delhi, India, by Bahá'í Blog, Fred Badiyan. (2021-10-07) Background of the Lotus Temple, one of the most outstanding architectural achievements of the 20th century; principles guiding its design, geometry, and fabrication.
  26. Lotus Temple, New Delhi: The Gates of God, by Religion World Talks. (2022-01-30) Transcript prepared by Doug Couper from video online at youtube.com/watch?v=btsZgVATAHQ.
  27. Mírzá Abu'l-Fadl: The Greatest Scholar, by Darius Shahrokh. (1992) Lengthy biography of an early scholar, whose writings Persian Bahá'ís often consider as ranking second to the Holy Writings and the writings of Shoghi Effendi.
  28. Mulla Husayn Bushru'i: The Indomitable, by Darius Shahrokh. (1992) Life story of the first believer in the Bab.
  29. Mulla Rida: The Indestructible, by Darius Shahrokh. (1992) Extracts from the Persian book Masabih-i-Hidayat, by Azizu'llah-i-Sulaymani, about a famous life-long teacher of the Faith in Iran.
  30. Mystery of Martyrdom, The, by Darius Shahrokh, Grace Shahrokh. (1992) Life stories of many early martyrs, and some explanations of what inspires self-sacrifice.
  31. Obedience, by Darius Shahrokh. (1995-05) The meanings of infallibility, obedience to Bahá'u'lláh, the covenant of God with humanity, and the paradox of law being the instrument of liberation, not limitation.
  32. Pilgrimage or Tourism at the Baha'i Gardens?, by Religion For Breakfast. (2018-12-10)
  33. Place of Poetry in Religion and Society, The: An Interview of Robert E. Hayden with Douglas Ruhe, by Robert E. Hayden, Douglas Ruhe, John S. Hatcher. (2014) Introduction by Hatcher to the life of Hayden (2014); transcript of a talk between Hayden and Douglas Ruhe in 1975 on the future of poetry, transcendence, American destiny, important American poets, the Library of Congress, and Bahá'í spirituality.
  34. Rainn Wilson on His Baha'i Faith and Why His Success is Connected to His Spirituality, by Rainn Wilson, Tom Power. (2023-05-17)
  35. Shaykh Hasan-i-Zunuzi: The Promises Fulfilled, by Darius Shahrokh. (1992) Life story of an early follower of Shaykhs Ahmad and Rashti, who also met both the Báb and Bahá'u'lláh.
  36. Shoghi Effendi: The Sign of God on Earth, by Grace Shahrokh, Darius Shahrokh. (1998-07) The Guardian's life, his station, his accomplishments, and his passing.
  37. Significance of the Kitab-i-Aqdas, by Darius Shahrokh. (1993) History and background of the Aqdas; circumstances of its revelation; the text itself; authority and infallibility of Bahá'u'lláh; obedience vs. liberty; reward vs. punishment; prophecies; laws and ordinances; maturity of humankind.
  38. Speaking in Edinburgh, by Rúhíyyih Khánum. (1981-08) Address at Edinburgh Bahá'í Centre. Includes discussion of Shoghi Effendi in Scotland and the eagle and pillar at his resting place.
  39. Story of Anis Zunuzi, The, by Houri Falahi-Skuce. (2020) Links to 53-minute video presentation with original music and narration. Includes transcript.
  40. Tahirih, Letter of the Living, and Khadijih Bagum, Wife of the Báb, by Darius Shahrokh. (1992) Life stories of two key heroines of Bábí history.
  41. Text and Context in the Bahá'í Heroic Age, by Nader Saiedi. Alison Marshall, ed. (2024-08) Partial transcript of a 2014 talk, exploring the Bahá'í writings, their vast unexplored corpus, and the need for scholars to study, index, and translate these texts for a deeper understanding.
  42. Transcript of interview with Iranian President Mohammad Khatami, by Mohammad Khatami. (1998-01-07) Khatami praises American civilization, defends Iran and Islam, and laments the 'confrontation between religion and liberty which is to the detriment of religion, liberty, and the human beings who deserve to have both'; no mention of Baha'i.
  43. Understanding Bahá'í History: Introduction to the study of history, by Moojan Momen. (2013-03) Video and transcript, prepared for the Wilmette Institute, about how to approach and understand the study of history, biases of eyewitnesses, and the subjective construction of facts.
  44. United Kingdom: Restoration Project Honors enduring impact of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Message of Peace, by Bahá'í World News Service. (2024-05-02) Story on the restoration of an apartment now open for public visits in Bristol, UK, where Abdu'l-Baha stayed and gave public presentations in 1911 and 1913.
  45. Varqa and Son: The Heavenly Doves, by Darius Shahrokh. (1992) History of the family of Varqa, the only family with the distinction of having a grandfather, a father, and a son all named Hand of the Cause.
  46. We Shouldn't Be Afraid to Talk about Religion, by Madeleine Kapsalis. (2022-05-13) Excerpt from a longer talk, describing a Christian's interfaith encounter with Bahá'ís and being invited to teach Sunday school at Wilmette.
  47. What Is Baha'i?: World's Newest Major Religion , by Drew Binsky. (2020-07-16)
  48. What is the Baha'i Faith?: History, overview, and more!, by I Am Your Target Demographic. (2022-08-23)
  49. Who are the Bahá'ís?: The Forgotten 4th Abrahamic Faith, by Mason Stahl. (2019-12-16) An introductory educational video on the history and community of Bahá'ís, the 4th (or 5th) Abrahamic religion with several million followers worldwide and communities in nearly every nation.
  50. Windows to the Past, by Darius Shahrokh. Grace Shahrokh, comp. (1992) Deepening talks on 25 topics about Bahá'í history and teachings, downloadable in MP3 audio format and PDF transcripts.
  51. Work is Worship: Business is a Spiritual Game, by Mishkin Berteig. (2022-04-16) Fireside interview with the CEO and chief scientist at the Berteig Institute, an education company that helps improve business and beautify work environments, on the spiritual aspects of work, business, profit, and cooperative capitalism.
  52. Zoroaster: Baha'u'llah's Ancestor, by Darius Shahrokh. (1992) Overview of Zoroastrianism, its place in the history of revelation, and its writings.
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